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A PATRIOTIC PAGEANT-DRAMA 

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F A. BOGGESS 

BOULDER, COLORADO 



Copyrighted, 1919, by the Author 
All Rights Reserved 



Schools, churches, clubs, lodges and 
other organizations desiring to produce 
this pageant-drama may arrange with 
the author to do so. For terms see back 
of this pamphlet. Correspondence 
solicited. 



CONDENSED COMMENTS 

"Has more patriotic instruction m an 
hour and a quarter than can be found 
anyw here else." 

"It appeals to old and young by its 
high ideals and beauty of expression." 
"This pageant should be in use in 
every public school in America " 
"It is beautifully poetic in sentiment 
and effect." 



THE NEVER ENDING SEARCH 



In every community in America there is 
a search for something new and different 
to be given on the stage. Schools, churches, 
lodges, patriotic societies, and all kinds of 
community organizations unite in this 
search. It is an indication of the trend 
of the times toward community action. It 
also grows out of a new realization that 
"The most educational and dignified thing 
a young person can do is to take part in a 
good play." The attention of all such 
searchers is earnestly invited to 

THE BANNER OF LIBERTY 
as offering the most satisfactory answer to 
the quest. This claim is based on the fol- 
lowing facts: 

1. It appeals strongly to the emotions. 

2. It is intensely patriotic in its influ- 
ence and teachings. 

3. It is unusually adaptable to local con- 
ditions and limitations. 

4. It is easily and quickly prepared for 
presentation. 

5. It is inexpensive to produce, both in 
time and money. 

6. It is extremely spectacular and pleas- 
ing to the eye. 

7. It draws and pleases immense crowds 
of interested people. 

8. It is especially opportune in these 
times of national unrest. 

9. It is entirely different from anything 
ever given in your community. 

10. It offers unusual opportunity to use 
local musical talent. 

The above statements are based on the 
experience of those who have already pre- 
sented this pageant-drama to the public. 
A careful reading will convince almost alny- 
one with an average amount of imagina- 
tion that all the claims will be more than 
met. 



THE BANNER OF LIBERTY 
A PATRIOTIC PAGEANT-DRAMA 



Goddess of Liberty 

I am the goddess of Liberty. I stand for 
the freedom of the world. There is not a 
spot so remote nor a people so benighted 
that longings for me are not heard or f..-lL 
Wherever is seen the delicate arching blue 
of the heavens, on every spot where the 
stars look down, or the fiery rays of the 
sun penetrate, or where falls the soft, silvery 
light of the moon; there are found my fol- 
lowers. That all may have the same ideals 
and work in perfect unison towards the 
same great ends, I need a banner which 
will symbolize my cause so that whenever 
and wherever my followers see it, they may 
l)e reminded of the great principles involved 
and the characteristics people must possess 
if they would be free. I need a banner 
which will always ])ring, cheer, and inspira- 
tion and strength. It must teach courage, 
sacrificial service, purity and fidelity, to in- 
dividuals and nations. No one can be free 
without courage that will stand for honor 
and right, no matter what the danger or 
the temptation. There is no liberty excepi 
where men and women will serve each 
other freely, even at the sacrifice of per- 
sonal ambitions and desires. The lives of 
freemen must be clean and pure, else their 
freedom will be lost. Liberty is a priceless 
treasure, entrusted only into the keeping of 
those who are faithful to a trust. All this 
my banner must symbolize and more. It 
must stand for the beautiful and the spir- 
itual, for safety and security, and peace 
justice and happiness. It must bring joy 
to the righteous and terror to the evil doer. 
It must be so sacred that it may serve 
alike as a shroud for sainted mothe'-, a 

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guide to heroic ^^^arrior and a protection to 
innocent childhood, and at the same time so 
terrible that wrong and injustice and greed 
will flee before it. 

In all the world can such a banner be 
found? I look to the North and see it not! 
I look to the East without response! I look 
to the South in vain! I look — to — the West 
(shading eyes with hand). I see a figure 
coming out of the New West. (Columbia 
approaches to the strains of "Columbia, the 
Gem of the Ocean.") 

Columbia 

I am Columbia. I have heard your call, 

Goddess of Liberty, and I come out of 
the boundless West to offer my banner for 
your symbol. Its trinity of colors makes a 
symphony of beauty and it stands for all 
the principles and ideals for which you 
ask. It is appropriate for every clime and 
may be an inspiration to all people. May 

1 show you my banner, O Goddess? 

Goddess of Liberty 

I will see it gladly. 

Columbia 

Watch then while its beauty and signifi- 
cance is revealed. (Calls off stage). People 
of America, Columbia calls for you to build 
our flag. First there must be the staff from 
which it floats. Bring it forth. 

(Enter boys bearing staff of oak color, 
preceded by leader. They place the staff 
in position and then leader speaks. Boy 
scout suits are suitable as costumes. 
Slow, soft music during the marching). 

Leader of Staff Bearers 

Out of the heart of the New World we 
gather material for this staff. In it is 
mingled the untainted clay of vast stretch- 
ing prairies, the gold of a thousand moun- 
tains, the tint of the summer sunset, and 
the delicate shading of autumn foliage. It 
has the strength of iron with the grace of 
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waving grain. U fits alike the warrior's 
mailed hand and the chubby grasp of the 
little child. It is a good staff, O Columbia, 
and has always held your banner high above 
the reach of its enemies and those wno 
would do it harm. 

We have done your bidding and wait your 
further commands. 

Columbia 

You have done well. You may now re- 
tire and bid the bearers of the field of blue 
to come. 

(Knter bearers of the field of blue, girls 

dressed in blue to match the field. After 

it is placed in position the leader speaks. 

Slow, soft music during the marchi,Tg). 

Leader of Bearers of the Blue 

This field typifies the strength of the blue 
waters of the sea which washes all lands; 
the encompassing, protecting blue of the sky 
which bends over all people; the delicate 
blue of the forget-me-not, of the fiitting bird, 
and the tiny shell. It gathers to itself the 
fathomless depth of blue of the turquoise 
and the filmy blue haze which hangs over 
hill and forest at summer twilight. In it is 
the mysterious blue of the eyes of the inno- 
cent child and the sLeel blue of the eyes 
of aroused parenthood. It typifies the blue 
badge of courage which every man wears 
It is dyed with the blue blood which courses 
through the veins of all free people from 
the lowest to the highest and makes them 
kin. It stands for brotherhood, a bond of 
fellowship which binds nations to comuion 
tasks and purposes, yet leaves individuals 
the greatest possible freedom. 

We have done your bidding. O Colum- 
bia, and wait your further commands. 

Columbia 

You have done well. You may now retire 
and bid the bearers of the red to come. 

(Enter fourteen boys dressed in red 

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. and bearing seven red stripes, a fifteenth 
boy for leader. Tlie stripes are all quickly 
placed on the flag and the leader i^peaks. 
Slow, soft music during the marching). 

Leader of the Bearers of the Red 

The penetrating red of the noonday sun; 
the crimson-tinted canvas of the sunset sky; 
the terrible red of fire, raging through 
stately forest, stretching prairie, and teem- 
ing city; and the avenging red of righteous 
battle, are symbolized in this banner of free- 
dom. The forces of tyranny cannot stand 
before it. Every stripe placed here has been 
dipped in the best blood of heroes sifted 
from the peoples of the earth, who have 
given their lives that liberty .might live. 
Drop by drop the life blood of different na- 
tionalities has been mingled and dedicated 
to the painting of these bright red stripes 
until they are now the common heritage of 
every tribe and race and creed which has 
been thrilled by the clarion call of Liberty. 
This red knows no north, nor south, nor 
east nor west. It ignores boundaries of 
every kind. It steps across seas and travels 
with the wind. The color deepens with the 
years. Today it is more beautiful, more 
awe-inspiring, more terrible than ever be- 
fore because of the streams of blood which 
have so recently been lavishly given for the 
cause of liberty. 

We have done your bidding, O Columbia, 
and wait your further command. 

Columbia 

You have done well. You may now retire 
and bid the bearers of the white to come. 
(Enter twelve girls dressed in white and 
bearing six white stripes, also a thirteenth 
girl as leader. The stripes are all quickly 
placed on the flag and the leader speaks. 
Slow, soft music during the marching). 

Leader of the Bearers of the White 

With these stripes we typify peace and 
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justice and purity. They are gathered from 
the soft, silvery light of the friendly moon; 
from the indescribable beauty of the fragile 
lily; from the dazzling brilliance of the 
priceless diamond; from the dashing spray 
of mountain stream and waterfall; and from 
the spotless white of snow capped peak and 
snow covered plain. They carry the frag- 
rance of the pure white rose and waving 
fields of poppies. They are kept spotless by 
the stainless tears shed by white haired 
mothers and duteous daughters over the 
sacrifices which have been made for liberty 
and righteous peace. Wherever there is an 
empty chair at the fireside or a familiar 
voice that has been stilled by sacrifice for 
this banner, there are those who help to 
keep these stripes white. Little children 
have their part in this. There are many 
who all their lives will only know their 
father by a picture of a stalwart man, clad 
in khaki colored uniform of freedom. Then 
somewhere filed away among their most 
precious heirlooms, they will keep an official 
document which states the father was killed 
in the battle of Liberty. Who would dare 
sully such a banner? What hand would be 
raised against it! It becomes a holy, spir- 
itual, inspiring challenge to the best man- 
hood and womanhood of our race. 

We have done your bidding, O Columbia, 
and wait your further command. 

Columbia 

You have done well. You may now retire 
and bid the queen of the Star Fairies to 
come. 

(ICnter Queen of the Star Fairies dressed 
in white with a star-tipped wand, filmy 
wings, and a starry crown. During all 
this fairy scene, soft music will add 
greatly to the effect. Mendelsohn's 
"Spring Song," is a splendid selection for 
the purpose.) 

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Queen of the Star Fairies 

My star fairies await my call, O Columbia. 
Shall I bid them enter? 

Columbia 

Let them come at once, O Queen of the 
Star Fairies, and will you place their gifts 
upon our banner. 

Queen of the Star Fairies 
(Calling to the East) 

Come fairies of the morning twilight. 
Bring us those venturesome stars which 
linger longest as the dawn approaches. They 
stand at their posts as long as their light 
can be of service. Wide awake, and alert 
they are heralds of the new day. 

(Twelve star fairies enter from the east 
if possible. Clothed in pink. Each car- 
ries a star which is handed to the queen 
who places it on the field of blue, after 
which the fairies retire.) 

Queen of the Star Fairies 
(Calling to the West) 

Come fairies of the evening twilight. 
Bring us those early evening sentinel stars 
which first appear when night is coming 
on. Eagerly they take and hold their places 
when the ranks are thin and signal forth 
the eternal message that all is well. 

(Twelve star fairies enter from the 

west. Clothed in yellow. Each carries a 

star, etc.) 

Queen of the Star Fairies 
(Calling to the South) 

Come fairies of the moonlight. Bring us 
those stars which represent the great mass 
of the starry firmament. With their glory 
eclipsed by the silvery moon they still stand 
by and do their bit. 

(Twelve fairies enter from the south 

clothed in white. Each carries a star, 

etc.) 

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Queen of the Star Fairies 
(Calling to the North) 

Come fairies of the midnight. Bring us 
those stars which keep their vigil through 
the darkest night. No matter how deep the 
gloom or hopeless the outlook, they send 
gleaming through all space and to all peo- 
ple the assurance that the day dawn will 
come. 

(Twelve fairies clothed in blue come 
from the north. Each carries a star, 
etc.) (When all the stars are placed on 
the field of blue, the Queen speaks to 
Columbia.) 

Queen of the Star Fairies 

The stars have been faithful to their 
trust since time began. They stand for 
fidelity. They have never yet failed to be 
found at their post. Bound together by the 
limitless blue of the heavens, yet they go 
their own way without fear of hindrance. 
Each star is a free body, yet bound to cer- 
tain paths by the necessity of moving safely 
among its fellows. Who cannot see the 
beauty of these heavenly bodies as they 
march out in mighty phalanxes and whirl 
through trackless space night after night, 
the divine example of perfect team work! 
Wherever there are people they may look 
up and behold this object lesson. O Colum- 
bia! Your banner now mirrors the divine 
plan. Each star I have placed upon it 
stands for a group of free men bound to- 
gether by local interest. But all the groups 
are bound to each other by the blue of a 
common purpose to help all men everywhere 
to be free. There are now forty-eight of 
these stars in your banner and there has 
never one been lost. This starry field has 
become an inspiration and a hope in all 
parts of the world. Its radiance is reach- 
ing to the most remote places and stirring 
people to give up the selfishness which 

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keeps them in slavery, and work for the 
common good. It is an omen of the uni- 
versal fidelity to human liberty which is 
coming. It is a harbinger of a peace which 
will be founded on equality and justice. It 
is the hope of the race. 

I have executed your command, Colum- 
bia, and stand ready to do your further 
bidding. 

Columbia 

You have done well. The banner is now 
complete and you may retire. 

(If a spot light is available to throw 

on the completed flag at this time it would 

be very effective.) 

What think you of this symbol, O Goddess 
of Liberty? Is it worthy a place at the head 
of all people who love liberty?) 

Gcddess of Liberty 

It is beautiful and typifies just the ideals 
for which I stand. But who will protect it? 
So beautiful a banner will be carried away 
by the vultures of greed and the creatures 
of darkness. 

Columbia 

I will call its guardians. Sea guardians, 
come forth! 

(Enter group of sailors to some sailor 
tune. If possible they should have op- 
portunity to march a considerable 
distance, coming down an aisle of the 
auditorium or some such arrangement. 
They take their place at the left of the 
flag and a chorus sings a sailor song. 
The leader then speaks to Columbia.) 

Leader of Sailors 

We are only representatives. There are 
half a million more. We will defend this 
beautiful emblem of liberty and democracy 
wherever ship can float. On river, lake, and 
sea, in every clime and under every condi- 

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tion, we stand between it and any spot or 
blot or stain. To its safety we pledge our 
lives and our sacred honor. (Sailors re- 
main in position.) 

Columbia 

Land guardians, come forth! 

(Enter group of soldiers to some patri- 
otic music. They take their place at the 
right of the flag and the chorus sings 
some appropriate song. The leader speaks 
to Columbia.) 

Leader of Soldiers 

We are the advance guard. Twenty mil- 
lion men are ready to come at your call, O 
Columbia, if they are needed to uphold the 
banner of freedom and protect it from all 
harm. If danger threatens, you need but 
sound the call and our comrades will come 
from every hamlet, village, town and city; 
from farm, shop and store; from cottage in 
the valley and mansion on the hill. The 
peace-loving manhood of America is at your 
command, to fight to its last breath for the 
red, white and blue banner of Liberty and 
the ideals for which it stands. (Soldiers re- 
main in position.) 

Goddess of Liberty 

(Rising and stepping forward) 

O Columbia, the sentiments expressed by 
these protectors on sea and land are lofty, 
and beautiful, and idealistic. They sound 
well in speech and are perfect in theory. 
All they have said is in keeping with the 
noble conception which you have woven into 
your banner. As a prophecy it is perfect. 
But a question arises in my mind. Will this 
prophecy made in time of peace and safety 
really come true in time of war and danger? 
When the test comes will the manhood of 
your nation actually offer life, liberty and 
fortune to safeguard the ideals for which 
your banner stands? 

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Columbia 

O Liberty, your question pleases me. I 
answer it gladly. The greatest war in all 
history has recently closed, I will show 
you the most precious treasure it has left 
to us. (Calls off stage.) Heralds, bring 
hither our service flag! 

(Two heralds enter carrying the service 
flag. They stand at center of stage hold- 
ing flag.) 

Let me tell you the history of this flag. 
The nation which I represent entered the 
great war because the ideals of liberty and 
justice on which it is founded were in danger 
of being destroyed by military autocracy. 
I sent out a call for help. The response was 
instant and universal. The youth and man- 
hood of America came in a never ending 
procession, ready to serve and sacrifice that 
democracy might live. Wherever a citizen 
left home and friends and all the comforts 
of peace, and went forth to battle for a 
righteous cause, a service flag kept fresh 
the memory of the sacriflce. Its border is 
red with the blood of heroes. Its fleld is 
white with the purity of the cause for which 
we fought. A star of blue represents the 
one who has gone. 

O Liberty, you are now in a holy place. 
This flag shows the number of soldiers who 
have gone forth from this school. I could 
lead you about this building and show you 
where these boys worked in their prepara- 
tion for citizenship. Every star represents 
a life dedicated to the cause of liberty. You 
are wondering about these stars of gold! 
Whatever faults those boys had, have been 
washed away and nothing but the good is 
remembered. Their human weaknesses are 
gone and only their strength remains. Noth- 
ing but gold can symbolize their heroism, 
for these boys gave their lives to the cause 
for which our banner stands. (Names may 
be inserted if desired.) One sleeps beneath 
a cross in that endless field of death in 

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Flanders, while the otliers rest beneath the 
open sky in heroic France. The silver stars 
stand for our boys who have suffered wounds 
in their fight for liberty. This flag is but 
one among hundreds of thousands, but is 
it not enough to answer your question, O 
Liberty? 

(Note: The wording above may be 
changed to accord with the service flag 
which is used. It may be one belonging 
to a church, lodge, or club, but the senti- 
ment expressed will apply to any one of 
them.) 

Goddess of Liberty 

My question is more than answered. Such 
evidence needs no argument or support. Co- 
lumbia, will you grant me a favor? May I 
pin this pure white rose which I wear over 
these stars of gold? It will be my tribute 
to the heroism of those who will not come 
back, as well as to all who stood ready to 
serve? 

Columbia 

Your tribute will be gratefully accepted. 
( Liberty pins the rose on the flag, while 
soldiers and sailors stand at salute and 
Columbia stands with bowed head. Chorus 
sings softly, 'Holy, Holy, Holy," or "God 
Save Our Splendid Men," or other appro- 
priate song.) 

Goddess of Liberty- 
Has your banner other guardians, O 
Columbia? 

Columbia 

Yes, I will call for a group which is essen- 
tial and always on duty. Home guardians, 
come forth! 

(Enter family group. Mother and 
Father sit, while children are grouped 
about them. Tiniest child may be on 
mother's lap. This group takes its place 
directly in front of the flag.) 

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Mother 

(With open Bible on her knee) 

At my knee children are taught the prin- 
ciples of. Christian democracy. They learn 
that "righteousness exalteth a nation." and 
that "sin is a reproach to any people." They 
learn obedience to law, the value of ster- 
ling qualities of character and that the ideal 
life is one of service. 

Father 

(With volume of history) 

In this home our children learn of the 
heroic sacrifices made for Liberty. In these 
pages are recorded the deeds of valor, 
which have been performed through all ages 
that people might be free. Here we. read of 
men and women who would rather die than 
to be ruled by tyranny. Stories of martyrs 
crowd its pages. They teem with tales of 
fortitude and hardihood which make the 
blood tingle. The \Joice of the leaders 
shout out, "This people is and of a right 
ought to be free and independent." Our 
schools and churches emphasize these 
principles. Children grow up in an at- 
mosphere of liberty until the ideals for 
which this banner stands become their most 
sacred possession. (Appropriate music by 
chorus.) 

Tiniest Child of Family Group 
(With her dolly and a toy dog) 

Dolly and doggie and I feel safe when our 
flag is near. We know that nothing will do 
us any harm, whether we are awake or 
asleep. Whenever I go into the city I 
watch for "Old Glory." When I cannot see 
it I hurry just as fast as I can until it 
comes in sight again. Then I walk slowly 
and sing to myself and feel no care, for I 
know cruel enemies cannot come where our 
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flag is. I see it over every school house 
and in the church where I go to Sunday 
School. My papa has a big flag and I have 
a little one. Every night I place my flag 
near my bed so I can see it the last thing 
before I go to sleep and the first thing when 
I wake in the morning. If I wake in the 
night I put out my hand in the dark to see 
if my flag is still there. With my hand on 
it I go quickly to sleep again, for I know 
that dolly and doggie and I are all safe. 
I love my flag — my country's flag. 

Columbia 

O Goddess of Liberty, is not this banner 
well protected? 

Goddess of Libertj^ 

The protection is ample. The flag is in- 
deed safe. Enshrined in the hearts of a 
peopie as you have shown it to be, no harm 
can come near it. With such a history 
back of it, it becomes a sacred spiritual 
thing. I take it as my eml)lem. It's glowing 
colors shall be an inspiration to men and 
women everywhere to be free. Wherever 
the stars of heaven look down they shall 
see this starry banner. Wherever the rays 
of the sun penetrate will be found the crim- 
son hue of this, my symbol of freedom. 
Wherever the soft white light of the moon 
shall fall, there will be the white of the 
stars and stripes. Flag of freedom! Flag 
of Democracy! Hope of the World! Prom- 
ise of the Dawn of a new day of Brother- 
hood! I salute you. Columbia, I accept 
your gift and I thank you. 

(Chorus sings "America," while groups 
of soldiers, sailors and family and the 
Goddess of Liberty and Columbia remain 
on the platform. If stage is large enough 
all performers should appear in this final 
tableau.) 

CURTAIN 

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INSTRUCTIONS and SUGGESTIONS 

FOR PRESENTING 

"THE BANNER OF LIBERTY" 



The following suggestions are the result 
of experience in presenting the ceremonial 
pageant, "The Banner of Liberty," and will 
be found helpful and workable. The pageant 
is so arranged that it can be adapted in 
many respects so as to conform to local 
conditions. There are abundant opportun- 
ities to elaborate the musical program and 
to increase or decrease the number of per- 
formers. Any number of fairy dances may 
be introduced while there is no limit to the 
drills and marches which might be given 
by the soldiers and sailors. 

Building the Flag 

The flag should be built in the center of 
the stage, from left to right and near enough 
to the back to leave ample room for group- 
ing its protectors to the right and left and 
in front of it. A green or tan burlap screen 
six by eight feet in dimensions makes a 
good background on which to build it. With 
a background of this size the following 
dimensions may be used. The staff, six feet 
long and about two inches in diameter; the 
field of blue thirty-three inches from right 
to left and twenty-nine and three-fourths 
inches up and down; the short stripes 4^^ 
inches wide and 57 inches long; the long 
stripes 4^^ inches wide and 90 inches long; 
the stars three inches in diameter. The 
material may be paper cambric, as it makes 
a good appearance and does not stretch out 
of shape with use. The stars may be cut 
out of card board and covered with silver 
paper. 

Two common dress hooks sewed to each 
end of each stripe, when hooked over a wire 
securely fastened to the screen will hold 

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the stripes safely in place. Thumb tacks 
may be used to prevent stripes from slipping 
up and down and at the same time indicate 
(o the stripe bearers just where each stripe 
should be placed. The field of blue may be 
fastened in the same way. All cloth should 
be hemmed so it will not be stretched out 
of shape while practicing. 

The stars should be placed in six rows 
of eight each and may be fastened to the 
field of blue by a common pin stuck through 
the upper point at an acute angle. The place 
for each star should be indicated by a tiny 
knot of red or black thread which will be 
easily visible to the Queen of the Star 
Fairies, but not to the audience. 

The end of the staff may rest on the plat- 
form and it can then quickly be fastened 
in place by two wires which should be pre- 
pared to hold it. 

All movements in the building of the flag 
should be slow, dignified and stately, except 
when the star fairies appear. The stripe 
bearers come in two by two. A stripe is 
quickly hooked in place and then its bearers 
take their places one on each side of the 
flag. The next couple then aj)pears with its 
stripe. In this way when the leader of the 
reds speaks, there are two groups of bearers 
of the red on the stage, seven on each side 
of the flag. They march off after their 
leader. The same plan is followed with the 
white. The fairies may enter skipping or 
dancing. An effort should be made to in- 
troduce variety in the handling of each 
group of fairies as they offer their stars to 
the queen. One group may kneel before 
her, one may approach her in pairs with a 
low courtsy, etc., etc. 

The Number of Performers 

The number of performers may vary to 
suit the local conditions. The following are 
the number, exclusive of leaders, which have 

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been used with success. Staff bearers, two; 
bearers of the field of blue, two; bearers of 
the red, fourteen; bearers of the white, 
twelve; star fairies, forty-eight; sailors, 
ten; soldiers, ten; heralds, two; family 
group, father and mother and five children. 
The size of chorus can be adjusted to meet 
local conditions. 

Unless the school is large and there are 
excellent facilities for handling large num- 
bers of children, it is recommended that 
but twelve fairies be used, and that they 
appear four times. If this is done 
they should be dressed in white and only 
the bows on their heads changed to repre- 
sent the different groups. These bows 
should be pink, yellow, white and blue. 
They can be changed very quickly and little 
delay will be caused. 

The Music 

The musical part of the presentation of 
"The Banner of Liberty" may be made of 
the highest importance. It gives oppor- 
tunity for the use of a large number of 
patriotic and other songs. An orchestra 
could be used to excellent advantage for 
some of the marching. If this is not avail- 
able an iEdison or Victrola or piano may be 
used. A chorus of upper grade children is 
very effective. The effect is probably 
heightened if the chorus is not visible. 
Prominent local singers, church choirs, etc., 
could be used if desired. 

Some of the selections which have been 
used acceptably are: 

Prelude — "Hurrah for the Flag." 
For Sailors — "Our Sailors." 
For Soldiers— "Off for the Front." 
For Service Flag — "Holy, Holy, Holy." 
For Family Group — "Love's Old Sweet 
Song." 

Costumes 

The Goddess of Liberty and Columbia may 
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each wear white Grecian costumes, coming 
to the ankles. The former should wear a 
gold crown, while the latter wears a chap- 
let of laurel leaves made of silver. The 
goddess wears a white rose and may carry 
a scepter if desired. 

The Queen of the Star Fairies may be 
dressed in a white flowing robe decorated 
with silver stars, wear a silver crown with 
a large star at the front and carry a star 
tipped silver wand. 

The costumes of the bearers of the blue 
and of the fairies may be made of Denison 
crepe paper. It will be necessary to use 
a cloth yoke as a foundation. These cos- 
tumes may be made Mother Hubbard style 
if desired. The fairy wings may be white 
tarletan, with a wire around the edge of 
sufficient size to hold the \yings in shape. 
The edges should be bound about with tin- 
sel. The wings may then be pinned on. 

The bearers of the red may be clothed 
in white waists, red knee trousers, white 
stockings, tennis shoes, red ties, and red 
sashes. Red calico may be used. These 
costumes are very striking. 

Any white dresses may be used by the 
bearers of the white so they are rather 
uniform in length. Stockings should be 
white and white slippers would add to the 
appearance, but are not necessary. 

The soldiers wear Boy Scout suits and 
the sailors should have regular sailor cos- 
tumes, preferably white. They do not carry 
arms of any sort. 

Stage Setting 

The only stage setting needed will be 
two low-backed arm chairs (not rockers) 
for the use of the Goddess of Liberty and 
Columbia, and two low chairs or stools for 
the father and mother. The Goddess and 
Columbia should not stand all the time as 
the strain is too great. No American colors 
should be used in the decorations. 

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ENDORSEMENTS THAT COUNT 
Read Them and Be Convinced 

The following letters of endorsement 
should be siifRcient to convince the most 
sceptical that "The Banner of Liberty" is 
a great production and just what should be ■ 
presented in every community in America. 
A careful reading of them is urged and 
attention is especially invited to the import- 
ance of the position occupied by each one 
who is quoted. Such evidence would win in 
any court. 

SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS APPROVE 
Superintendent A. F. Senter, Ottawa, Kan. 
The pageant was a pronounced success. 
Not only was the presentation entertaining, 
but instructive and inspiring as well. It 
was given in compliment to the old soldiers 
and the returned overseas soldiers. All were 
enthusiastic in their praises of the produc- 
tion. I believe you have produced some- 
thing that, when properly produced, has 
more patriotic instruction in an hour and 
a quarter, than can be found anywhere 
else. It appeals to eye, to ear and to heart, 
And with all it is easy to produce. 
SL:perintendent William V. Casey, Boulder, 
Colorado. 

America needs as never before a stirring 
patriotism. She needs it NOW, and I know 
of nothing that will help create and foster 
such patriotism more than your pageant will 
do. I am confident that it will find a wide 
welcome among schools and patriotic so- 
cieties, and wherever it is given, will give 
both pleasure and profit to all who see it 
presented. 

ENDORSED BY UNIVERSITY 
PROFESSORS 
D. E. Phillips, Head of Department of Psy- 
chology and Education, University of 
Denver. 
I have read and analyzed with care your 

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excellent, original, artistic, and much needed 
production entitled "The Banner of Lib- 
erty." 1 want to encourage you by saying 
that this is undoubtedly a work of artistic 
construction and at the same time will 
supply a much needed place in our patri- 
otic education. I am positively sure that 
this pageant should be in use in every pub- 
lic school in America. It will do more to 
teach patriotism and loyalty than all the 
civics we are able to give in our schools. 
Its chief value lies in the fact that it makes 
a strong appeal to deep interest and the 
better feelings. I am also much pleased 
with that underlying tone of the work 
which indicates that our democracy is some- 
thing to be proud of, but at the same time 
it is something to be developed and per- 
fected to the last limit. 

Frank L. Clapp, Professor of School Admin- 
istration, University of Colorado. 
The play is full of action, all of which 
is significant and interesting. The costumes 
which are naturally used constitute a very 
attractive feature and are intensely pleas- 
ing to the children who take the various 
parts. 

I consider this one of the most high class, 
yet pleasing and instructive school plays 
that I have witnessed in my school experi- 
ence." 

PRAISED BY MINISTERS 
Reverend Lucius F. Reed, Pastor First Con- 
gregational Church, Boulder, Colorado. 
The presentation of "The Banner of Lib- 
erty" at the Curran Opera House was not 
only a delight, but a real stimulus to patriot- 
ism. It appealed to old and young by its 
high ideals and beauty of expression. All 
who heard and saw must have had a new 
appreciation of what our beloved country 
may mean to the entire world if we are true 
to the noble principles of Liberty, sym- 

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bolized by our flag and set forth so beauti- 
fully in "The Banner of Liberty." 
Reverend Chas. A. Rowand, Pastor First 

Methodist Cliurch, Boulder, Colorado. 

"The Banner of Liberty," a patriotic 
pageant written by Professor F. A. Boggess, 
was given in the Curran Theater of our 
city and was most enthusiastically received. 
It is beautifully poetic in sentiment and 
effect; stirring in patriotic appeal; and sur- 
passes anything of the kind I have ever 
seen. 

IT PLEASES THE OLD VETERANS 
Dr. Frank O. Burdick, Past Department 
Commander of Colorado and Wyoming, 
Grand Army of the Republic. 

It was my privilege to witness the beau- 
tiful and instructive patriotic pageant, "The 
Banner of Liberty," staged in the Opera 
House of our city. I have words, only of 
highest praise for the production, in that 
it inspires not only the many children who 
take part in it, but all who witnessed it. to 
a greater love and devotion to our beau- 
tiful flag and the principles for which it 
stands. 

NOTED AUTHORS URGE ITS USE 
Dr. Richard Burton, author of twenty books 
and prominent lecturer on literary sub- 
jects. 

I regard the pageant-drama, "The Banner 
of Liberty," as being one of the flnest things 
ever produced. The language is beautiful, 
the conception is splendid, and its produc- 
tion must be spectacular and impressive. I 
urge its use in every community in America 
and will be glad to lend my influence in 
getting it before the people. 

Dr. Edward A. Steiner, author of numerous 
books and an authority of national reputa- 
tion on Americanization, closed an address 
at the Colorado Chautauqua on "The New 

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America for a New World," with these 
words: 

I have just had the privilege of reading 
"The Banner at Liberty," a most exquisitely 
beautiful pageant-drama, written by the sec- 
retary of this association. Its wide use will 
make for the safety of this nation and of the 
whole world. Its lofty idealism is what our 
youth should be taught. I cannot better 
close this address than by quoting its final 
paragraph. The Goddess of Liberty is speak- 
ing to Columbia after the flag has been built 
and its protectors on land and sea and in the 
home, called forth. (Dr. Steiner then read 
the closing speech of the play.) 

SUPERVISORS MAKE PAGEANT GREAT 
SUCCESS 

IVlrs. Ethel C. Cleveland, Supervisor of 
Physical Education in the Schools of Ot- 
tawa, Kansas. 

The newspapers I sent have told you that 
Ottawa likes your pageant. I congratulate 
you on your artistic production and thank 
you for the opportunity to prove its value. 
The old soldiers were enthusiastic in their 
praises. The press notice gave an idea of 
how impressive the introduction of the serv- 
ice flag was. It was all good. 

Miss Grace Hunter, Supervisor of Music in 
the Schools of Ordway, Colorado. 

Your pageant-drama, "The Banner of Lib- 
erty," was a great success in Ordway. We 
gave two shows and each time the audi- 
torium was packed and many people stood. 
People came from miles around to see it and 
since its production it has ])een the talk of 
the town. It is beautiful, instructive and 
inspirational, and I would greatly enjoy giv- 
ing it again. One thing about the pageant 
which will make a wide appeal is the great 
possibilities of its musical program. 



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MAIL THIS BLANK q 016 102 419 3 

MODEL IN WRITING YOUR ORDER. 



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Mr. F. A. BoggesS; 

Boulder, Colorado. 
Dear Sir: — 

1 enclose one dollar ($1.00) in payment 
for a copy of the copyrighted pageant- 
drama, "The Banner of Liberty." It is my 
understanding that upon receipt of this 
order you will forward at once, and with- 
out further cost to me, a copy of the speak- 
ing parts arranged in such a way that they 
can be distributed to the speakers without 
copying them, and also a Certificate of 
Authority to produce the pageant-drama. 

I agree as follows: — 

1 To produce "The Banner of Lib- 
erty" in this community within 
six months from this date. 

2. To give its production as wide- 

spread publicity as possible. 

3. To forward to you within one week 

after each public performance of 
the pageant-drama, as a royalty 
for its use, ten per cent of the net 
receipts from such performance. 
I further agree that said royalty 
shall in no case be less than five 
dollars ($^.00) for each public 
performance. 

4. T® be personally responsible that 

no one shall use my copy of "The 
Banner of Liberty" for reproduc- 
tion purposes, without first receiv- 
ing written authority from you. 



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